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PBBM visits quake-hit Abra
Marcos wants to personally see the extent of damage left by the powerful quake that rocked Abra on Wednesday morning, the RTVM said. (Photo: OPS Photo via PNA)
MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday flew to earthquake-hit province of Abra to check on the situation of the affected individuals and conduct a situation briefing with concerned national and local officials.
A short video of Marcos’ visit to Abra was uploaded on the official Facebook page of state-run Radio Television Malacañang (RTVM).
“President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. travels to Abra today, 28 July 2022,” the RTVM said in a Facebook post.
Marcos wants to personally see the extent of damage left by the powerful quake that rocked Abra on Wednesday morning, the RTVM said.
Secretaries Antonio Lagdameo Jr. (Special Assistant to the President), Benjamin Abalos Jr. (Local Government), Jose Faustino (Defense), and Erwin Tulfo (Social Welfare) joined Marcos in his visit to Abra.
The situation briefing Marcos presided over in Bangued, Abra is still ongoing, as of press time.
During the briefing, Marcos asked local officials for an update on assistance given to quake victims.
“I agree to what we usually do, work together with the local government so that we can make sure na walang nangangailangan na hindi natin nabigyan ng tulong (that those who need help receive assistance from us),” he said.
Marcos on Wednesday ordered the immediate dispatch of assistance to individuals affected by the strong quake.
In a press conference held Wednesday afternoon, Marcos promised that the government would aid residents whose houses were destroyed by the strong quake.
Marcos also vowed to keep an eye on possible aftershocks and landslides in the wake of the magnitude 7 earthquake.
A total of 227 aftershocks have been recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Wednesday.
Apart from Abra, the quake was also felt in Metro Manila and other parts of the country.
Jam Aguirre
July 28, 2022 at 1:47 PM
Thank you Mr. President for visiting Abra, I hope that there will be plan for the victims of this disaster, hoping for the best and praying for our poeple, Godbless Mr. President.
Judith Lovendino
July 28, 2022 at 6:27 PM
Yes! This is what our country needs. A leader with sense of urgency and shows up during disaster. I would like to commend PBBM. Way to go!
Archie O. Tulod
July 28, 2022 at 7:52 PM
God bless to all the peope in Abra who still experiencing the fear brought by the quake. Let them heal, Papa God. Thanks to Mr. President BongBong Marcos sa napakabilis na pagtugon sa crisis na ito. Makakabangon rin tayong lahat.
Cecille Moreno
July 29, 2022 at 10:11 AM
Good job Mr.President.our country always needs a leader who is not only heard but seen.This will definitely makes the worries and fear of our fellowmen subside a little.The victims needs all the help they can get.Praying for their safety always.
Sonny Ramirez
July 28, 2022 at 11:01 PM
Thank You PBBM And Administration Uniteam Teams Your Actions And Rescue Right Away Is Good And Very Great Helping Hand In Hand. God Is So Good. Thank You Lord For All The Blessings. Be Safe Everyone.
Mary Joy Valdevieso
July 29, 2022 at 2:23 AM
Just want to extend a heartful gratitude to our Mr. President for his immediate action regarding this matter. It’s not yet long since since you started your term and you’ve already faced a lot and thank you for showing concern, you’re doing good. Please make sure to give the support and immediate help to those people who are in needs. I hope everything will be put into action and won’t remain as a sweet words. More Power for our President.